New Eagle River Segment
The long awaited Eagle River Segment is the next logical phase of the
larger plan to develop a continuous off road linkage between Three
Lakes and Eagle River. The trail will be approximately 2.75 miles long,
12 feet wide and surfaced with crushed limestone. It will begin at
the historic CNW Train Depot, located in the heart of the Eagle River
shopping district and follow the established snowmobile trail south
for about 1.5 miles. From there the trail will meander south through
woodlands and wetlands on an exciting new pathway. The segment will
feature a picturesque boardwalk and bridge crossing Mud Creek leading
to an expanse of forested upland and a secluded meadow – a perfect
picnic destination for bikers and walkers. The segment terminates near
Section 9 Road, just 1.25 miles from the existing Three Eagle Trail.
Estimated Cost & Funding
The
estimated total project cost will be $620,000. The Three Eagle Trail
Foundation will be counting on community volunteers to donate money,
Future Crossing At Mud Creek
services,
equipment and materials to complete this new trail project. Because
the Three Eagle Trail Foundation
is a 501 (c)
(3) non-profit corporation, monetary donations are tax deductible.
Economic Development
Just as the Three Lakes tourist economy has benefitted substantially
from visitor usage of the existing trail, The Eagle River Segment
will replicate this success in a city with higher resident and
visitor populations.
This new trail segment will be a major enhancement to tourism
and its associated economic development. It advances the effort to
connect the area’s vital tourism based communities by way of a very attractive,
safe and scenic route. It furthers the ongoing efforts to make Vilas
and Oneida Counties “go-to” destinations for silent
sport recreation while encouraging utilization of alternative
transportation
facilities.
An example of woodland beauty found on the proposed
route
of the Eagle River Segment of the Three Eagle Trail.
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